Senior Scientist – Biomass Research

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Kampala is seeking a Senior Scientist to provide scientific guidance and lead research on biomass, ensuring high‑quality, innovative outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest scientific standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR leaders to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise and contribute to scientific publications and communications.
• Lead and supervise project capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and seek additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor and manage research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline with experience in collaborative natural‑resource management or social‑science research.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilisation, proposal development and securing donor funding.
• Successful experience in budgeting and financial management of multiple research projects.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and conducting research/fieldwork in developing countries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.